The US-Iran conflict is still ongoing, and tensions between the two countries are escalating. While uncertainty remains about what will happen next, new statements have come from the US Treasury Secretary. Speaking on Fox Business’s Kudlow program, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that approximately $500 million worth of crypto assets were seized from Iran.
Oobit, a crypto payments platform backed by stablecoin giant Tether, has unveiled Agent Cards, a virtual Visa product that grants AI agents direct, programmable spending authority without requiring human sign-off on individual transactions or exposing corporate card credentials to automated systems. The launch comes as more businesses deploy AI agents to run core operational workflows,
Bitcoin continues to surprise investors with its long term strength and resilience. New insights from Delphi Digital highlight a pattern many overlook. The data shows that holding Bitcoin for five years significantly reduces risk while unlocking strong gains. This changes how investors should approach crypto. Many traders chase short term price swings and quick profits.
The Bitcoin derivatives market is flashing a rare signal. For 47 consecutive days through April 26, perpetual futures funding rates have stayed negative. Remarkably, this is the longest bearish streak since the fallout from the FTX collapse. At the same time, open interest has continued to rise. This combination suggests that traders are not just
In a landmark move for institutional cryptocurrency adoption, the Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) has acquired $219 million worth of MicroStrategy (MSTR) stock. This purchase, reported by Wu Blockchain, represents the Canadian sovereign wealth fund’s first direct exposure to a Bitcoin-linked asset. With $142 billion in assets under management, AIMCo’s decision signals a significant shift
Bitcoin’s April rebound is now facing a two-front macro test. The official Treasury curve for Apr. 29 placed the 10-year yield at 4.42%, the 30-year at 4.98%, and the 5-year at 4.05%. Today, market charts show the same pressure zone, with the 10-year near 4.40%, the 30-year near 5%, the 5-year near 4.04%, and WTI
Anchorage Digital, the U.S’ first federally chartered crypto bank, has tapped M0 as its core technology provider, a move designed to turn the custodian into a primary engine for institutions looking to mint and manage regulated stablecoins. San Francisico-based Anchorage seeks to expand its issuance platform through M0, and opens the door to a broad
Last night, the Fed kept interest rates unchanged at 3.5%-3.75%, as expected. As inflation concerns increase due to rising energy prices, the Fed is adopting a “wait-and-see” approach in its current policy stance. At this point, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell has indicated that they are ready to take steps towards raising or lowering interest rates.
Bitcoin is testing short-term resistance near $77,279 while traders also watch the monthly close above $74,434. A breakout could support another move toward $80,000, but a weak close would keep pressure on the downside. Bitcoin Tests Micro Resistance as $BTC Watches $77,279 Breakout Level Bitcoin is trading near $76,513 on the 30-minute chart after bouncing